vs.

      Mercedes-Benz 1318K (2005) vs. International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004)

      4 reasons to buy International 8500 SBA 6x4 (2004):

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Turn radius 6934.2 mm and 7500 mm 8 % less or 565.8 mm

      Motor

      Peak torque 1288 Nm and 675 Nm 48 % more or 613 Nm
      Full power 220 kW and 132 kW 40 % more or 88 kW

      Gear box

      Forward gears number 7 and 6 14 % more or 1

      Neutral reasons:

      Wheelbase specifications 1

      Dimensional length 6015 mm and 6322.1 mm
      Length from rear axle center to frame end 1135 mm and 1447.8 mm
      Length from cab rear to frame end 4185 mm and 3604.3 mm
      Total gross vehicle weight 13500 kg and 22679.6 kg
      Chassis total weight 4190 kg and 5888.1 kg
      Wheelbase 3260 mm and 3860.8 mm

      Sizes

      Tyre size 10R22.5 and 1
      Class by weight 7 and 8

      Motor

      Model OM904LA (177 HP) and HT570 (295 HP)
      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and International

      Gear box

      Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and Eaton Fuller
      Model G60-6 and FR-13210B 7-speeds